Category Archives: Theatre

General Theatre topics

Convenient Rules?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Kevin

I make my living in Theatre.  I am a playwright, theatre artist, actor, director, producer, techie, — I’ve done just about everything but choreograph, though I HAVE choreographed various songs for various productions of my own (nobody would consider PAYING me to … Continue reading →

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Be Prompted to be Prompt

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Kevin

About this series: These entries are taken from my article “Don’t Call Us — We’ll Call You.” It is a tongue-in-cheek survey of actors’ silly mistakes that should never have been made. Your comments are welcome, but PLEASE don’t comment … Continue reading →

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Strive to be Irreplaceable

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Kevin

I think one of the the greatest sources of anxiety people have of dying is that nobody will know that they’re gone.  Everything they did, everyone they loved, everywhere they left a mark that they existed– will be quietly replaced … Continue reading →

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Bucking the System

Posted on October 18, 2011 by KMR

I’m a playwright. (I almost feel like I’m speaking at a 12-step meeting: “God help me– I’m a playwright…” Ha) I make my living (and have for the past 20 years) by writing plays and musicals that producers want to … Continue reading →

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Awards?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Kevin

Our local Arts Council just had their community theatre awards.  Best Actor in a Drama, Best Musical, Best Original Play….  nothing about best experience for child audiences.  Children’s Theatre has long had the reputation of being the bastard cousin of … Continue reading →

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Stage Kiss

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Kevin

In my 30+ years in theatre (250+ productions), I have never considered, never done, never seen done, a “stage kiss.”  What a seemingly ridiculous concept:  a fake kiss in a situation where we are trying to be realistic.  That’s what … Continue reading →

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Musicals vs Non-Musicals?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Kevin

    I have to be honest, the only reason I decided offer non-musical versions of my shows was so I can sell to theatres that don’t do musicals.  It was purely a marketing decision.  I didn’t want to– but … Continue reading →

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Why I Think Grease Should NOT be performed by K-12 Schools

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Kevin

Let me begin by saying that I think the musical “Grease” is a wonderful show.  It’s music is top-notch, the characters are fun, and the plot is very entertaining.  I say that with only one small caveat:  FOR ADULTS. I … Continue reading →

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Willing Suspension of Dis-Belief vs Faith

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Kevin

They’re the same thing. Faith, according to Webster, is “unquestioning belief that does not require proof or evidence.”  It’s that ability for believers to believe in a Supreme Being, a set of doctrine, a way of life, etc., as a viable, sensible … Continue reading →

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The Look of Expectation in a Child’s Eyes

Posted on August 5, 2011 by KMR

  Last night our youngest, Edie, 11, was going to spend the night with one of her school friends.  Her friend rang our doorbell and I answered.  I opened the door and said, “Oh, we’re not buying anything today, come … Continue reading →

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